News Articles
November 7th Watershed Cleanup Event
Join Fern Bluff MUD on November 7th at Fern Bluff Park at 10:00am for our community watershed cleanup event! Help us protect our local waterways by removing…
October Newsletter
Trash Service Update — Our new contract with Republic Services, our current trash collection provider, is now in effect. Regular service levels remain…
August 2026 Newsletter
Disinfectant Change/Chlorine Flush — The City of Round Rock, from whom we purchase our water, has informed us that they will once again be using chlorine…
August 3 Chlorine Conversion
Drinking Water Disinfection and the Free Chlorine Conversion Process FAQs — Why is drinking water disinfected? Disinfecting drinking water is critical to…
April/May 2026 Newsletter
Bulk Waste Pickup: May 9th — Just a reminder that Spring Bulk Waste Pickup will be held on May 9th (rain or shine). Visit this webpage for more information on…
2Q – 2026 MUD Newsletter
March 2026 Fern Bluff MUD Update — General Manager Change — Janey Miller has retired as the General Manager of the MUD after 20+ years of service in the…
Trash Service Update
Tuesday 02/03/2026 Trash Hauler update Republic Services continues to collect trash/recycle bins; however, since they have been doing a “double” pickup, they…
Delayed Trash Service – Tuesday 01/27 Update
Trash Service Update (as emailed to our important updates email list) If you are not on the list and would like to receive updates, sign up at…
Santa is coming to town!
Hello Visa Oaks, Fern Bluff and Brushy Creek MUD neighborhoods, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It’s that time of the year again where Santa gets…
Great News – Courts are Open!
As of today, the Tennis and Pickleball courts are now open. Now, before you flood our phone system and email inboxes, the windscreens and benches are on back…
Important Updates
FALL BULK PICKUP Date Change — In our latest newsletter, we stated the the FALL BULK PICKUP date as November 1st. Because of Halloween pedestrian traffic the…
Customer Portal Login Assistance
Fern Bluff MUD is in the process of updating its Customer Portal for added security and updates. In doing so, some valued customers have experienced some…
July 2025 MUD Newsletter
The latest MUD newsletter is now online. Please click HERE to view and receive important information.
The Fern Bluff MUD has just received confirmation that the Tennis Court renovation as well as the Pickle Ball court installation will start next week, Tuesday, June 24, 2025 and both projects will take approximately 90 days.
The tennis courts will be CLOSED Tuesday, June 24, 2025 through, at least, September 15, 2025. The tentative construction schedule for the Tennis Courts…
Fern Bluff MUD’s 2024 Consumer Confidence Report-Water Quality
You may view the 2024 Water Quality Report (CCR) by clicking HERE or on the district’s website: FernBluffMud.org/drinking-water-quality-reports
Temporary Chlorine Flush for Water Line Maintenance
The City of Round Rock will be conducting a temporary disinfectant conversion of its water system starting Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and ending Friday, June 27,…
Exciting News!
Four of the newly renovated park playscapes are complete and parks are open. Please check out all the new playground and exercise equipment at: Fern Bluff Park…
This Saturday, April 12, 2025 – Spring Bulk Pickup
The Fern Bluff MUD and Republic Services will be hosting our Spring Bulk Pickup on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Household Bulk items as well as bundled brush will…
EXCITING NEWS! PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN PROGRESS!
As many residents have noticed, Fern Bluff MUD parks are under construction as needed replacements and repairs are scheduled through the spring. Some…
PARENTS! WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Mini-bikes, dirt bikes, motorized (including battery powered) scooters, ATV’s and “pocket rocket” motorcycles are STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the Fern Bluff MUD…
SPRING BULK PICKUP AND OTHER MUD NEWS
Fern Bluff MUD 2025 – 1 ST Q Newsletter — Spring Bulk Pickup will be Saturday, April 12, 2025 — More information will be sent via email and will be posted on…
The National Weather Service is forecasting freezing weather, starting this weekend, and the Fern Bluff MUD encourages residents to take steps now to be prepared. Following a few, easy steps will help protect your property and prevent damage. Hard Freezes are expected Saturday, January 18th through Thursday, January 23rd
As we expect temperatures to go below 32 degrees for more than four hours , it is best to keep indoor pipes warm and insulated. Open cabinets beneath kitchen…
Year Round Watering Schedule
The Fern Bluff MUD purchases its wholesale water from the City of Round Rock and follows the city’s drought contingency plan. Outdoor irrigation is limited to…
Lower Your Sewer Bill For Next Year!**Winter Water Averaging (Sewer Averaging) Begins November 15, 2024 and ends on February 15, 2025.**
The Fern Bluff MUD calculates your sewer (wastewater) bill based on the amount of water you use during three consecutive winter billing cycles. Winter sewer…
October 2024 MUD Newsletter
The Fern Bluff MUD 2024 October Newsletter is now online. There is a lot of information for our communities so please click HERE .
Oak Tree at Brightwater Park
The Fern Bluff MUD has been trimming trees in preparation for new playscapes as well as removing some dead trees. We consulted two arborists, specifically…
Fall Bulk Pickup Day: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Fern Bluff MUD annual fall cleanup Saturday, October 19, 2024 — All items must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection date. Items may be placed at the curb…
BC MUD Hillside Drive-Traffic Impact
Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (BCMUD) will decommission a wastewater lift station located northeast of the intersection of Sutter Creek Trail and…
Cloudy Water – August 1, 2024
The Fern Bluff MUD has been receiving reports from some customers of cloudy, discolored water. As you know, our MUD purchases its water from the City of Round…
May 2024 Newsletter
Our lake levels are low! The Fern Bluff MUD purchases its wholesale water from the City of — Round Rock and follows the city’s drought contingency plan.…
DON’T FORGET! THIS SATURDAY – May 4th-Spring Bulk Pickup
The Fern Bluff MUD and Republic Services (formerly Central Texas Refuse) will be hosting our Spring Bulk Pickup on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Household Bulk items…
Spring Bulk Pickup Coming Saturday, May 4, 2024 and Other Information
Spring Bulk Pickup May 4, 2024 — The Fern Bluff MUD and Republic Services (formerly Central Texas Refuse) will be providing our Spring Bulk Pickup on Saturday,…
Spring Bulk Pickup Coming Saturday, May 4, 2024
The Fern Bluff MUD and Republic Services (formerly Central Texas Refuse) will be hosting our Spring Bulk Pickup on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Household Bulk items…
Texas SmartScape Water Conservation & Pollution Prevention
Texas SmartScape™ is helping to promote education on pollution prevention through efficient and effective water use for the benefit of our citizens. For…
Trash Service Will Be Delayed by 1 Day
The Fern Bluff MUD has been notified by our trash hauler that service to our district will be delayed by one day. Normal service should resume tomorrow,…
The National Weather Service is forecasting freezing weather for the next couple of days and the Fern Bluff MUD encourages residents to take steps now to be prepared. Following a few, easy steps will help protect your property and prevent damage.
As we expect temperatures to go below 28 degrees for more than four hours , it is best to keep indoor pipes warm and insulated. Open cabinets beneath kitchen…
December 2023 MUD Newsletter & Santa in the Neighborhood!
Reminder: Santa will be in our neighborhoods tomorrow , Saturday December 9th. The big, red firetruck will be bringing Santa at approximately 11 am! Sam Bass…
Holiday Trash Date Changes & Santa will be in the Fern Bluff MUD!
Holiday Trash Pickup Dates will shift for the Holidays: Christmas – Monday, December 25th will shift one day to Tuesday, December 26th — New Year’s – Monday,…
Lower Your Sewer Bill For Next Year!**Winter Water Averaging (Sewer Averaging) Begins November 15, 2023 and ends on February 15, 2024. **
The Fern Bluff MUD calculates your sewer (wastewater) bill based on the amount of water you use during three consecutive winter billing cycles. Winter sewer…
Bulk Pickup, Sewer Averaging and Safety
Don’t Forget, this Saturday, October 28th! The Fern Bluff MUD and Central Texas Refuse (our solid waste removal contractor) will be hosting our Fall Bulk…
October 2023 Fern Bluff MUD Newsletter
Tax Rate/Budget status — At the September Fern Bluff MUD Board of Directors meeting, the 2023 tax rate of $0.20 per $100 valuation was approved. The rate…
Fall Bulk Pickup On Saturday, October 28, 2023
The Fern Bluff MUD and Central Texas Refuse (our solid waste removal contractor) will be hosting our Fall Bulk Pickup on Saturday, October 28, 2023 . Household…
Cloudy Water – August 15, 2023
The Fern Bluff MUD has been receiving reports from some customers of cloudy, discolored water. As you know, our MUD purchases its water from the City of Round…
August 2023 Fern Bluff MUD Newsletter
Stage 1 Drought Restrictions — As a wholesale water customer of the City of Round Rock, Fern Bluff MUD adopted the city’s drought plan. The MUD, as well as the…
Watering Schedule
Residents Must Immediately: Abide by the twice per week water schedule below. Reduce the run times per zone on irrigation systems. Avoid run-off and irrigating…
Water Line Repair & Water Restrictions
UPDATE (Tuesday, July 18): Repairs on the water main near RM 1431 are finished, and City crews have been working Tuesday evening to refill the line with…
Important Water Notice-July 14, 2023
The Fern Bluff MUD purchases our wholesale water from the City of Round Rock. Today, Friday, July 14th, the city has posted an alert asking all residents on…